Sunday, October 23rd at 6:00pm at Historic Mt. Gilead Church - Clay County Historic Sites commemorates the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with “Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Measure of Great Men”. Kansas City Actors Harvey Williams and Bill Warren assume the roles of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln in a performance that draws upon the words of both men to re-create the struggle of both men as the two wrestle with how best to abolish slavery and reunite the nation.
For more information about this free event please contact Clay County Historic Sites at 816-736-8502
Book Description: Excelsior Springs: Haunted Haven takes the reader back to a time when miracle cures were the stuff of legend. Here in the late 1800s, rumors of healing mineral water springs spread faster than wildfires, and the growth of a city was ignited by mankind’s obsession for health. Practically overnight, Excelsior Springs grew from a farming community to a luxury resort town known as “America’s Haven of Health.” Discover tales of the famous and infamous who sought out treatments for various ills of the day. Many who arrived hoping to be restored by in the waters that gushed forth from the depths may still linger on as spirits. Ghostly tales surrounding this area have been carefully researched and are presented as a legacy to the town’s founding fathers, their descendants, and current residents who still welcome visitors from around the world.
Saturday, September 17th, 2011 at the 